the dollar
noun
technical
: the value of a dollar when it is compared to another unit of money
The dollar dropped sharply against the pound.
the strength/weakness of the dollar
The dollar is worth more in Mexico.
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Bond losses accelerated while the dollar hit its highest level since January.
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Andre Janse Van Vuuren, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Concerns about inflation, which could delay Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, have also boosted the dollar.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Portfolio management fees are often charged as a percentage of assets, so when markets rise the dollar value of those fees increases even though the underlying rate for those services does not.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
But the dollar is no longer linked to gold, so critics say Section 122 is obsolete.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
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Andre Janse Van Vuuren, Bloomberg, 8 Mar. 2026
Concerns about inflation, which could delay Federal Reserve interest rate cuts, have also boosted the dollar.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
Portfolio management fees are often charged as a percentage of assets, so when markets rise the dollar value of those fees increases even though the underlying rate for those services does not.
—Jeff Cox, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
But the dollar is no longer linked to gold, so critics say Section 122 is obsolete.
—ABC News, 5 Mar. 2026
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“The dollar.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20dollar. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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